Yeah I understand completely why it strikes a chord with many. I just think that if the people of a so-called democracy believe that the palace of their elected executive is their most sacred building, it does sort of of prophecize the eventual transformation of that executive, and that building.
I just thought for a moment on what I feel is the most sacred building in our country. What best reflects my idea of the best of what we can be. Preliminary pick, but I unironically believe that the public restroom in Bryant Park NYC is the most sacred building in our nation. No cynicism or sarcasm. That structure embodies some of the most positive virtues of society to me and if something were to happen to it I would be genuinely very upset.
Yes! I did not know that there was a name for this concept. I agree that it can be pretty hokey but I’m also fascinated by the social phenomenon itself. Thanks!
Yeah I understand completely why it strikes a chord with many. I just think that if the people of a so-called democracy believe that the palace of their elected executive is their most sacred building, it does sort of of prophecize the eventual transformation of that executive, and that building.
I just thought for a moment on what I feel is the most sacred building in our country. What best reflects my idea of the best of what we can be. Preliminary pick, but I unironically believe that the public restroom in Bryant Park NYC is the most sacred building in our nation. No cynicism or sarcasm. That structure embodies some of the most positive virtues of society to me and if something were to happen to it I would be genuinely very upset.
I think you’re thinking about American civil religion. And yeah, that concept is equal parts spooky and dumb.
Yes! I did not know that there was a name for this concept. I agree that it can be pretty hokey but I’m also fascinated by the social phenomenon itself. Thanks!